Even MORE Historical Fiction/Fantasy Novels...
Explore our curated list of the best historical fiction and fantasy novels. Discover epic tales blending rich history with magical realms, perfect for fans of immersive storytelling.
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Marie Antoinette
by Antonia Fraser
The national bestseller from the acclaimed author of The Wives of Henry VIII. France’s beleaguered queen, Marie Antoinette, wrongly accused of uttering the infamous “Let …
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Prince of Darkness
by Sharon Kay Penman
A medieval mystery set in England and France during the time of Eleanor of Aquitaine.
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Year of the Hyenas
by Brad Geagley
In this evocative murder mystery set in ancient Egypt, an empire's sumptuous glory and intrigue blend seamlessly with timeless themes of greed, ambition, and crimes …
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The Sultan's Harem
by Colin Falconer
From the author of the critically acclaimedWhen We Were Godscomes a dramatic, unforgettable novel of cruelty and passion, set in the great Harem of the …
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The Serpent in the Garden
by Janet Gleeson
A wedding day murder leads to a commissioned portrait painter fighting to defend his reputation in this historical mystery filled with greed and revenge from …
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Sarah
by Orson Scott Card
Sarai was a child of ten years, wise for her age but not yet a woman, when she first met Abram. He appeared before her …
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Dear Heart, How Like You This?
by Wendy Dunn
A king who would not be denied, a woman who would be queen, and a gentle poet forced to watch helplessly, as his one true …
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The Queen's Soprano
by Carol Dines
A powerful historical novel about a seventeen year-old girl who would sacrifice everything in order to be free to sing
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A Likeness
by Sonia Overall
Set in the 22nd year of Queen Elizabeth I's reign, 'A Likeness' follows the fortunes of a struggling artist who strikes out for the City …
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The Eye of Horus
by Carol Thurston
Hired by the Egyptology department of a Denver museum to create displays for an exhibit, medical illustrator Kate McKinnon encounters an intriguing enigma: the mummy …
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The Prince of Poison
by Pamela Kaufman
In the conclusion of the Alix of Wanthwaite trilogy, which began with Shield of Three Lions, Alix, pregnant with the child of Richard the Lionheart, …
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Courtesan
by Dora Levy Mossanen
Set amid the elegant châteaux of Belle époque France and the closely guarded world of nineteenth-century Persian women, Courtesan unfolds with the breathtaking cinematic sweep …
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A Respectable Trade
by Philippa Gregory
The devastating consequences of the slave trade in 18th century Bristol are explored through the powerful but impossible attraction of well-born Frances and her Yoruban …
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Rembrandt's Whore
by Sylvie Matton
A monologue of Hendrickje Stoffels, the woman with whom the great artist, Rembrandt lived for the last twenty years of his life.
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The Fyre Mirror
by Karen Harper
Working to establish her image through a series of carefully censored portraits, the young queen Elizabeth I finds her efforts thwarted by a pyromaniac who …
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Emilie's Voice
by Susanne Dunlap
Set against the backdrop of Paris and the court of Versailles, émilie's Voice introduces a young heroine of modest upbringing who possesses a special gift: …
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Nectar from a Stone
by Jane Guill
It is 1351 in Wales, a country subjugated by England, beaten down by superstition, war, and illness. Elise, prone to strange visions and the sole …
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The Crucible
by Arthur Miller
A haunting examination of groupthink and mass hysteria in a rural community A Penguin Classic "I believe that the reader will discover here the essential …
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Gone with the Wind
by Margaret Mitchell
The classic civil war romanctic tale of Scarlet O'Hara and Rhett Butler and the Civil War conflict.
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The Memoirs of Helen of Troy
by Amanda Elyot
As despised as she was desired, Helen of Troy is one of history's most notorious women. In this groundbreaking and richly dramatic novel, the familiar …
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The Innocent
by Posie Graeme-Evans
The year is 1450, a dangerous time in medieval Britain. Civil unrest is at its peak and the legitimacy of the royal family is suspect. …
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Earthly Joys
by Philippa Gregory
#1 New York Times bestselling author and “queen of royal fiction” (USA TODAY) Philippa Gregory brings to life the passionate, turbulent times of seventeenth-century England …